NEWTOWN CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC

EIN: 452171358 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Newtown, CT

Total Revenue
$360,298
Total Expenses
$592,111
Total Assets
$1,259,807
Net Assets
$938,489
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CT
Phone
2033644009
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

NEWTOWN CHILDRENS MUSEUM INC, founded in 2011, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $360K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 76% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $592K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 64% operating deficit.

Mission

Newtown Children's Museum Inc. (dba EverWonder Children's Museum) mission is to cultivate a lifelong love of learning in children by encouraging them to think, inquire and wonder about the world around them through the use of hands-on exhibits and programming.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $344,824 Revenue: $289,730

The EverWonder Museum continued to offer hands on experiences and programming in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Relevant programming included birthday parties, summer camps...

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The EverWonder Museum continued to offer hands on experiences and programming in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math. Relevant programming included birthday parties, summer camps, field trips, outreach and after school labs.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $78,576
Program Service Revenue $289,731
Investment Income $983
Other Revenue $-8,992
TOTAL REVENUE $360,298

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $242,914
Fundraising Expenses $77,368
Program Expenses $344,824
Other Expenses $349,197
TOTAL EXPENSES $592,111

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $360,298 $1,512,913 -0.8%
Expenses $592,111 $695,094 -0.1%
Net Income $-231,813 $817,819 -1.3%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
24
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
0
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
1
$120,000
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Merredith Christos Executive Director 45.00
Key Emp Highest
$120,000 $0 $120,000
Sarah Robin Lynch Chairperson 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tushar Amin Vice Chairperson 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Hemphill Treasurer 8
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Martinez Benedith Board Secretary 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donald Forstrom Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jean Dos Santos Board Member 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $360,298 $592,111 $1,259,807 $-231,813
2024 $1,512,913 $695,094 $1,631,926 $817,819
2023 $616,823 $593,593 $900,166 $23,230
2022 $473,965 $353,192 $283,594 $120,773
2021 $360,001 $271,975 $209,954 $88,026
2020 $171,945 $176,048 $96,492 $-4,103
2019 $289,142 $247,779 $78,819 $41,363
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